1. a colorless flammable liquid chemical compound used as a solvent and in organic synthesis
Usage: chemistry

Examples

• The chemist used methylal as a solvent in the reaction.
• Methylal is produced by the reaction of methanol with formaldehyde.
• The laboratory stored methylal in a cool, dry place due to its flammable nature.
• Industrial applications of methylal include its use in paint removers.
• The organic synthesis required methylal as a key intermediate compound.